[January ’26] Replay: Vitamin Deficiencies After Bariatric Surgery

In 2023, we invited Dr. Sachin Kukreja of DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery in Dallas, TX to talk about Vitamin Deficiencies after Bariatric Surgery. In this recording, he covered the following topics:

• Vitamin deficiency risks for each surgery type
• Absorption of different vitamins and minerals in the gastrointestinal tract and the importance of supplementation
• Importance of choosing your operation wisely, taking your vitamins regularly, and prioritizing long-term follow-up care
• How to incorporate vitamins into your daily routine
  • Common macronutrient deficiencies after surgery
  • Significance of protein, carbohydrate, fatty acid, B12, folate, and B1 deficiencies, and the potential consequences if left untreated
• When to check for vitamin deficiencies and the necessary comprehensive lab panels for monitoring
• Calcium, biotin, omega-3, B6 and B12, and iron
• Flintstone vitamins and patches

Watch it here: https://bananabariatrics.com/monthly-support-group-09-26-2023/